What should we learn from The Parable of the Faithless Wife? (Ezekiel 16:1-63)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about peace?
Ah, occasionally while driving I used to see the old cliché bumper sticker: “No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know peace.” You've seen it too, probably....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is true religion?
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I like the concept of duty.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Solomon say in v. 16, "Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it."?
But then later in the same chapter, he says in v. 27, "It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory."
Proverbs 25:1 - 28
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the gift inexpressible? (2 Corinthians 9:15)
I think it is the gift of God's Son--"For God so loved the world that He GAVE His ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, that whoever believes in Him, should not perish but have...
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What does the Bible say about peace?
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Anonymous
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the gospel be preached to the dead?
Yes, Shushant, I can see how you feel. Peter in fact does say, “the Gospel was preached also to those who are dead.” This appears to claim that people have a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to “guard your eargate”?
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Kudos, Leslie! Loved your reference to "itching ears" in 2 Timothy 4:3! Wiersbe is good on this too.
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person at death?
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Aurel, you and I have debated this subject many times over the years on this forum and I’m afraid I still continue to disagree with your assertion that the...
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by Carly Dart
Can praying for a dead sinner help them escape hell?
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Hello, thank you for your answer. In response to what others are saying about eternity in hell fire, is this part true? Can you explain what happens to...
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What happens to a person at death?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person at death?
The short answer is no, no one upon death immediately goes to heaven or another place. The dead go to their graves in a state of unconsciousness, awaiting...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person at death?
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Dear Gary, none of the Scriptures you listed are saying that upon death the believers immediately go to heaven. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul is writing...
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John Appelt
What is the meaning and significance of the Temple Mount?
The Temple Mount has long been believed to be the location of the temple, but details from Scripture and history show it is not. The Lord predicted, “not one...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?
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Great comments Mr Kraft! I think you really understand what the fifth commandment is about. You've had a few descendants to pass away in what we consider to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?
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What is "long life?" Who gets to define what it means to have a long life? The meaning depends on who you ask. The answer depends on the era in question....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What pleases the Lord (Ephesians 5:10)?
If God says, "Find out what pleases the Lord," --Ephesians 5:10 -- then what would be some things that DO please the Lord?
Ephesians 5:1 - 33
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?
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It's really difficult for us to understand what the Spirit says to us when we are so in tune with the flesh. The fifth commandment: Honor your father and...
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by Myron Baska
What happens to a person at death?
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Mark 12:27: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob have long since died when God says this to Moses. Yet God does not say: ‘I was the God of ...’, but: ‘I am the God of...
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by Myron Baska
What happens to a person at death?
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RE: Mark 12: (24-25) Jesus corrects their misunderstanding about resurrection life. Jesus answered and said to them, “Are you not therefore mistaken, because...
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by Myron Baska
What happens to a person at death?
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Luke 16:14–31: The Rich Man and Lazarus. (thebibleforstudents.com) 16:19–31: Then Jesus went on to amplify His message with a second parable about money. A...
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by Myron Baska
What happens to a person at death?
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Gary, RE: “Scripture does not state Luke 16 was a parable,” it’s a parable about MONEY. Although the meaning of a parable is often not explicitly stated, it...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Can a person who at one point believes Jesus died for their sins and later deny their faith still be saved? Was this person ever really saved?
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Hi, Jack Gutknecht. Thank you for your answer. I really appreciate it.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If the Jewish people do not offer animal sacrifices, how do they believe they can receive forgiveness from God?
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No, Dick, not all Jews go to hell. Mr. Houdmann said as much on one of his other websites, gotquestions.org. So does shema.com: "Messianic Judaism is a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God love Satan?
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I said earlier, "All of God's INTENTIONS are based on love." Let's break that down: all of what God is planning is rooted in who he is. God is love, and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God love Satan?
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God IS love the way water IS wet! There's no way to be in water and be anything but wet. All of God's INTENTIONS are based on love. An all knowing God...
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by John Appelt
Who / What is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?
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That is an interesting concept that evil has always imitated and crowded out the truth as much as it could. It will be even worse when the Antichrist rises...
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by Darrell McKnight
, Minister/Musician, Central Carolina Sch. of Preaching
What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?
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Beautiful! Couldn't have said it better myself!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can a person who at one point believes Jesus died for their sins and later deny their faith still be saved? Was this person ever really saved?
Good question, Albert! I have known at least one person like this who professed Christ and later lived like an unbeliever. Sadly and unfortunately I would...
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by Tracey Moran
Who / What is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?
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I have also come to agree more with this interpretation over the years as I have studied it too. It would also make sense in light of what Jesus taught in...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to “guard your eargate”?
Rev 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me....
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person at death?
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Ecclesiastes was written from an earthly perspective, therefore the dead were no longer living “under the sun” (earth) because they were living “in the realm...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?
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The scripture says that the sons of God came to present themselves before God and Satan was among them. It never says anything about the location of the...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a person who at one point believes Jesus died for their sins and later deny their faith still be saved? Was this person ever really saved?
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Thank you for posting the question Albert! I enjoyed answering it! I might have added in the answer that even if a true believer did, by some odd means 'stop...
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by Myron Baska
What happens to a person at death?
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Gary, the Bible states that the dead know nothing; therefore, "no consciousness". One of many many verses supporting. Ecclesiastes 9: 5 For the living know...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Does God punish us when we sin?
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Every transgression of the law is sin. 1 John 3:4 Technically, misrepresenting the truth (bearing false witness) or even driving one mph over the speed limit...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
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Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. Colossians 1:28, NKJV. Paul is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What happens to a person at death?
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Myron, I agree with Ben Dunson: "Contrary to the teaching that believers enter into a state of ‘soul sleep,’ or unconscious resting, until the day of Christ’...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Can a person who at one point believes Jesus died for their sins and later deny their faith still be saved? Was this person ever really saved?
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Hi Mark Vestal. Thank you for your answer. It was obviously well thought out. I agree that if one truly believes that Jesus died for their sins, they would...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a person who at one point believes Jesus died for their sins and later deny their faith still be saved? Was this person ever really saved?
The requirement for salvation for anyone living after Christ's revelation of the "mystery" gospel of God's grace to the apostle Paul is summarized in one...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person at death?
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Paul teaches in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 that. “When Jesus returns from heaven, He will bring deceased Christians with Him. At that time there will be a loud...
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by Carly Dart
What is the significance of the statement Jesus made to the disciple He loved in John 21:23: “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”?
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Oh wow, amazing, thank you for your response!:)
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Myron Baska
What happens to a person at death?
The Bible talks about death as a sleep, refers to resurrections, the soul and spirit in death, and immortality. A SLEEP - In John 11:11-14 (NIV) Jesus...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
What is the significance of the statement Jesus made to the disciple He loved in John 21:23: “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”?
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The imminent return of Christ, as theorized by Arthur Pink, is based upon the early church expecting Jesus to return in their lifetime. They expected Christ...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
How should one interpret Luke 16: 1-8, the parable of the dishonest manager?
The Parable of the Unjust Steward: He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Can a homosexual be a Christian?
No, I do not believe that a person who is a homosexual could also be a Christian, that is, one who believes and obeys the teachings of the Bible (John 14:15,...